Number of Men's Clothing Stores Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
30,324
men's clothing stores businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The men's clothing stores industry has declined 17.7% since 2000 (from 36,842 to 30,324 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 36,842 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-4.7%).
- •Employment: 1,206,311 workers in 2023 (19.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 72%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,324 | 79,214 | 1,206,311 | 7.2% | 6.3% | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 30,099 | 77,894 | 1,137,906 | 9.2% | 9.4% | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 30,160 | 79,342 | 1,055,261 | 7.4% | 15.5% | -20.1% |
| 2020 | 31,155 | 86,131 | 1,287,810 | 5.9% | 9.3% | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 31,825 | 88,979 | 1,323,896 | 6.3% | 6.8% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 31,850 | 89,364 | 1,339,623 | 6.8% | 8.7% | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 32,180 | 91,194 | 1,391,058 | 7.7% | 8.9% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 32,018 | 91,817 | 1,375,603 | 7.3% | 8.5% | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 31,963 | 92,868 | 1,355,278 | 9.0% | 8.8% | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 32,200 | 92,682 | 1,385,809 | 8.6% | 7.6% | -0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.